A South Georgia lawmaker withdrew a proposal Thursday evening that would have prohibited people from wearing face veils or masks in public.
Republican State Rep. Jason Spencer of Woodbine, Georgia said he faced “political scrutiny” on the pre-filed legislation, which was opposed by both Republican and Democratic state lawmakers.
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